Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #UCO 1004
CUNY Solicits Web-Based Library Services Platform for 26 Campuses
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
UCO 1004
NAICS
541511, 541512
CUNY is seeking a comprehensive, web-based library services platform to support over 250,000 users across 26 campuses: - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY), University Central Office - Purchasing/Procurement Manager: Karen Pinckney - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive web-based library services platform ("Solution") - Must provide: content management, e-reserves, virtual reference, scheduling and booking, forms and surveys, usage reporting - Integration required with CUNY enterprise systems and Brightspace LMS - Must support SSO via SAML 2.0, LTI 1.3 integration, and comply with FERPA - US data residency required - Accessibility per WCAG 2.1 AA; ACR or VPAT may be required - OEMs and Vendors: - Springshare LLC (noted as a prior vendor for similar services) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Supplier diversity goals: 30% MWBE, 6% SDVOB - Five-year contract term, with options for renewal - Statewide coverage across all CUNY campuses - Annual subscription/license fees invoiced in advance; milestone-based invoicing for implementation/migration - Compliance with New York State Procurement Lobbying Act - Place of Performance: - All 26 CUNY campuses (statewide in New York) - Contracting office: 205 East 42nd Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Description
The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks to procure a comprehensive, web-based library services platform that will serve over 250,000 students, faculty, and staff across 26 campuses. The platform will provide integrated tools for content management, e-reserves, virtual reference, scheduling and booking, forms and surveys, and usage reporting. The solution must integrate with CUNY's enterprise systems as detailed in the solicitation documents. Interested respondents are encouraged to review the solicitation documents and submit proposals if they meet the minimum qualifications. The Procurement Lobbying Act applies to this solicitation, and all communications must be directed through the designated contact.